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It's called La Doyenne, or "The Oldest." Run since 1892 and one of cycling's five Monuments, or great Classics, Liège is the race that confirms champions. Its difficulty is in its unrelentingly hilly nature, including nine climbs in the last 90 kilometers, among them the ramp-like Côte de Stockeu and punishing Côte de la Redoute, always a springboard for fierce attacks. American hopeful Chris Horner says that it's doubly hard because of the competition: L-B-L draws most of the best racers in the sport. If you can win Liège, you can win any race, any day. Race website